Hatchback party

Tomorrow I will start the process of test driving cars and cuvs/suvs, it will probably take me months to decide but hey I enjoy it.

First im going to focus on hatchbacks, yes not the best lookers but there are some hot hatches out there for the enthusiasts and they provide a good deal of utility. On my short list with my preconceptions attached:

What do you guys think about these? Any more to add to the list. I plan on testing the subie and audi tomorrow (same dealer here) then the mazda's and vw's next week. May take out an A4 for the hell of it too.
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Because it spent more time in the shop than with him. Everything electrical had to be replaced, the final thing was the AC Compressor that they were charging a fortune to replace. Not to mention by time 10000km's it was smoking big clouds of black smoke, exactly like an old diesel. I don't know if it was because it was the first model year gremlins or what, but still, it was totally ridiculous. He also has an Impreza thats up to around 60000km's now, he loves it, he says he just changes the oil, keeps it full of gas and it runs.

Saturn Astra - it might need more power, but is a good price, rather reliable I guess, and nice looks to.

Volvo C30 - problem is that its expensive, but should be good overall

If you want something really new and different, I wouldnt go for another 3. Instead, I probably go with either the GTI - like the Audi but cheaper, the Impreza or the Astra depending on what your needs are.
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As previously mentioned, Astra, I have driven one in Germany, and it was nice, the only thing it lacks is power(When driving in Germany the power was plenty). My cousin owns one in Germany, it's three years old and is still running great, it actually even has the same engine as ours.

But if you need power, I think the best hatch is the GTI, or if you are dieing to have power, HHR SS--that thing hauls A$$$$$$$$$!!!!
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spezza:Tomorrow I will start the process of test driving cars and cuvs/suvs, it will probably take me months to decide but hey I enjoy it.

First im going to focus on hatchbacks, yes not the best lookers but there are some hot hatches out there for the enthusiasts and they provide a good deal of utility. On my short list with my preconceptions attached:

What do you guys think about these? Any more to add to the list. I plan on testing the subie and audi tomorrow (same dealer here) then the mazda's and vw's next week. May take out an A4 for the hell of it too.

I would suggest the 2009 Corolla Xrs!!!

Although, not as as driver oriented as the MazdaS3 and VW GTi it still is quality, luxury ride and fast enough not to mention reliable and nice looking with great resale value!
*******************"Train up both machines and people first, and then Auto manufacturing for the new era will begin."

The time will soon come when our philosophy will bear fruit.-Lexus LF-A

spezza:Tomorrow I will start the process of test driving cars and cuvs/suvs, it will probably take me months to decide but hey I enjoy it.

First im going to focus on hatchbacks, yes not the best lookers but there are some hot hatches out there for the enthusiasts and they provide a good deal of utility. On my short list with my preconceptions attached:

What do you guys think about these? Any more to add to the list. I plan on testing the subie and audi tomorrow (same dealer here) then the mazda's and vw's next week. May take out an A4 for the hell of it too.

xtreme:I would suggest the 2009 Corolla Xrs!!!

Although, not as as driver oriented as the MazdaS3 and VW GTi it still is quality, luxury ride and fast enough not to mention reliable and nice looking with great resale value!

spezza:Tomorrow I will start the process of test driving cars and cuvs/suvs, it will probably take me months to decide but hey I enjoy it.

First im going to focus on hatchbacks, yes not the best lookers but there are some hot hatches out there for the enthusiasts and they provide a good deal of utility. On my short list with my preconceptions attached:

What do you guys think about these? Any more to add to the list. I plan on testing the subie and audi tomorrow (same dealer here) then the mazda's and vw's next week. May take out an A4 for the hell of it too.

xtreme:I would suggest the 2009 Corolla Xrs!!!

Although, not as as driver oriented as the MazdaS3 and VW GTi it still is quality, luxury ride and fast enough not to mention reliable and nice looking with great resale value!

Impreza 4 me:I think you meant the Matrix. This thread is all about hatchback's.

My bad, Oops!!

*******************"Train up both machines and people first, and then Auto manufacturing for the new era will begin."

The time will soon come when our philosophy will bear fruit.-Lexus LF-A

spezza:Tomorrow I will start the process of test driving cars and cuvs/suvs, it will probably take me months to decide but hey I enjoy it.

First im going to focus on hatchbacks, yes not the best lookers but there are some hot hatches out there for the enthusiasts and they provide a good deal of utility. On my short list with my preconceptions attached:

What do you guys think about these? Any more to add to the list. I plan on testing the subie and audi tomorrow (same dealer here) then the mazda's and vw's next week. May take out an A4 for the hell of it too.

xtreme:I would suggest the 2009 Corolla Xrs!!!

Although, not as as driver oriented as the MazdaS3 and VW GTi it still is quality, luxury ride and fast enough not to mention reliable and nice looking with great resale value!

Impreza 4 me:I think you meant the Matrix. This thread is all about hatchback's.

xtreme:My bad, Oops!!

Interior,

*******************"Train up both machines and people first, and then Auto manufacturing for the new era will begin."

The time will soon come when our philosophy will bear fruit.-Lexus LF-A